Layers of the Earth
List the layers of the Earth in order (starting from most outer layer)
Crust - Mantle - Outer Core - Inner Core
What does 'Lustre' mean
How a mineral reflects light
What are the 3 main types of rocks
Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic
What type of rock would most likely contain fossils?
Sedimentary
What type of dogs does Mr Ross have?
Sausage dogs
Which layer has the highest temperature and pressure?
Inner Core
Which property describes how a mineral breaks along a flat plane?
Cleavage
How are Igneous rocks formed
Cooled down magma/lava
What is the difference between how intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks are FORMED?
Intrusive - Formed inside volcano
Extrusive - Formed outside volcano
What is Mr Ross' girl dog called?
Daisy
Which is the only liquid layer
Outer Core
What is the hardest mineral known to man? (10 on the Moh's hardness scale)
Diamond
What two factors form metamorphic rocks?
High heat and high pressure
What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks APPEARANCE?
Intrusive - Large crystals
Extrusive - Smaller crystals
What is Mr Ross' boy dog called?
Alpha
What are the two types of crust?
Oceanic and continental
Define 'Streak'
The colour of a minerals powder
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Compaction and cementation of sediments
What type of fossil would a footprint be?
Trace fossil
Where is Mr Ross from?
Gold Coast
Why is the Inner Core rock solid, despite having the highest temperature?
Extremely high pressure
List the 5 characteristics all minerals share
1.Naturally occurring
2.Inorganic
3.Solid
4.Crystal structure
5.Definite chemical composition
What are 2 key physical properties of metamorphic rocks?
Tight interlocking crystals
Wavy layers
Define 'fossil'
The preserved remains of a once living organism
What is Mr Ross' favourite fast food out of the below:
a - Mcdonalds
b - KFC
c - GYG
C - GYG